Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move. Sun Tzu armyessentialmake Change image and share on social
The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand. Sun Tzu battlecalculationfight Change image and share on social
The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom. Sun Tzu advancecountrycovet Change image and share on social
For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards. Sun Tzu advantagedefeatenemy Change image and share on social
For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. Sun Tzu acmebattleenemy Change image and share on social
Now the reason the enlightened prince and the wise general conquer the enemy whenever they move and their achievements surpass those of ordinary men is foreknowledge. Sun Tzu achievementconquerenemy Change image and share on social
When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce. Sun Tzu complimentenemyenvoy Change image and share on social
Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory. Sun Tzu battledefeatdestine Change image and share on social
Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance. Sun Tzu arroganceencourageinferiority Change image and share on social
